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Granada / Spain

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The Alhambra with the snow-capped Sierra Nevada behind, from the Mirador de San Nicolás — "Sierra Nevada y la Alhambra desde San Nicolas" by Er Komandante, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Author Er Komandante · CC BY-SA 3.0 File source

When to visit 1

When should I visit Granada, Spain, for the best experience?May — the Alhambra's gardens are in full rose, the Sierra Nevada still holds its snow backdrop, and Granada runs its spring fiesta season in 77°F (25°C) weather that…

Things to do 1

What are the most worthwhile things to do in Granada on a first visit?One monument done properly (the Alhambra, half a day minimum), one quarter walked slowly (the Albaicín to the San Nicolás lookout), the Catholic Monarchs' tomb, and…

Food and drink 1

Where should I eat in Granada, and which local food or drink is worth trying?Tapeo first — Granada's free tapa with every drink — then the city's own plates: habas con jamón, remojón, Trevélez ham and a pionono for dessert, eaten between the…

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